SRINAGAR: Zoji La tunnel, an upcoming strategic corridor that will provide all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh, is nearing a defining moment, with engineers inching towards a “breakthrough” final blast expected around May 30.Work is progressing at about four meters per day from both ends — Sonamarg (Baltal) in Kashmir and Minamarg in Ladakh —…
TRIGGER WARNING: The article contains references to rape and abuse.After years of #MeToo infamy, legal peril and prison, Harvey Weinstein is again going on trial on a rape charge in New York City.Jury selection started Tuesday in the onetime movie mogul’s latest retrial, where jurors will weigh – for the third time – whether he…
NEW DELHI: The dejection on Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane’s face was clearly evident as his side slumped to another defeat, going down by 32 runs to Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2026 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday. After the loss, Rahane shook hands with players, congratulated the…
NEW DELHI: India’s pharmaceutical industry must focus on both generics and innovative products, as well as develop products specially tailored for the country’s patient needs. Domestic companies particularly smaller to mid-sized players can carve out a strong role in rare diseases and niche patient segments, where agility and specialised research can drive meaningful breakthroughs, pharma…
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast is all set to launch its new electric MPV, the VF MPV7, in India tomorrow. Ahead of its debut, the company has already opened bookings for the model, with customers able to reserve it by paying a token amount of Rs 21,000. Here’s a quick look at what you expect…
Mangaluru: Mangaluru City North MLA Y Bharath Shetty said that the New Mangalore Port Authority will develop the road from the Industrial Area in Baikampady to NH-66.Shetty told reporters that the work on the development of a concrete road from Baikampady Industrial Area to NH-66 and a truck yard will commence on Thursday. The New…
Bengaluru: Congress‘ decision to strip two Muslim representatives of their posts for alleged anti-party activities, following disgruntlement over its choice not to field a Muslim candidate in the Davanagere South byelection, has stirred unease and reopened questions around minority representation. Observers suggest it offers a possible opening for smaller players such as Social Democratic Party…
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders’ IPL campaign took another hit as Chennai Super Kings handed them a 32-run defeat on a tricky, two-paced pitch. Chasing 193, KKR never really looked in control and eventually finished at 160/7. The loss exposed issues in their batting approach and overall planning, with the team now losing four of…
Visa bulletin May 2026 comes with a note of caution for Indians applying for Green Card in the EB-5 category. The US State Department published the Visa bulletin for May 2026 with not much change in the dates but it added a note of caution for the EB-5 Green Card category specifically from India. “Sufficient…
Javokhir Sindarov vs Anish Giri (Photo by Niki Riga/FIDE) NEW DELHI: Javokhir Sindarov delivered a flawless campaign to clinch the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 title on Tuesday, sealing the crown with a round to spare and setting up a blockbuster World Championship clash with D Gukesh later this year.The Uzbek Grandmaster remained unbeaten throughout the…
